The changes involve cuts to Biketown for All, which has allowed thousands of low-income Portlanders to temporarily rent electric bikes essentially free of charge.
Local bike and transportation advocates see the move as a distress signal of potential negative changes, despite PBOT's claims of minor impact on Biketown for All users.
Biketown for All has been critical for transportation equity, expanding 25 times in four years to serve over 4,200 Portlanders, with programming reaching East and North Portland.
Lyft's involvement in Biketown has been criticized for the program's shortcomings, raising concerns about the profitability of the bike share business for the rideshare company.
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